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sedation

Pronunciation: /sɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of sedation

noun

[mass noun]

the action of administering a sedative drug to produce a state of calm or sleep:he was distraught with grief and under sedation
a state of calm or sleep produced by a sedative drug.